The firm is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys have been named to the 2025 list of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators for defendants. The group represents the largest number of firm attorneys honored in the prestigious publication’s 20-year history and includes three first-time honorees. Inclusion on the list recognizes defense attorneys who excel in the courtroom on a wide range of business and liability disputes.

Recognized again on this year’s list are:

• Greg Brassfield
• Jonathan Childers
• David Coale
• Michael K. Hurst
• Mike Lynn
• Eric Pinker
• Chris Schwegmann

Those honored for the first time include:

• Mary Goodrich Nix
• Julia A. Simon
• Britta Stanton

Attorneys on this year’s list come from more than 100 law firms, selected through nominations, research and review by a distinguished board of top attorneys. 

The complete list of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America is available here.